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Is it time to get out of the stock market?
Anxiety related to potential stock market losses is common right now as investors weigh the risk/return metrics in an increasingly volatile world. If you’ve been wondering whether now is a good time to protect part of your retirement savings, there is good news. Today’s indexed annuities allow you to capture gains when the market is up,...
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Hearing aid myths vs. reality
It can be sad and frustrating knowing someone is obviously struggling with hearing loss but won’t seek help. Hearing loss affects their physical, social and mental well-being. Here are a few myths we see, along with corresponding reality checks: Myth: I cannot afford hearing aids.Reality: Many insurance plans help to cover hearing aid...
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Twelve weeks to a better you
This month we’re kicking off a 12-week program. Why 12? Well, we’ve found this is the sweet spot in a best-case training paradigm. At 12 weeks, the body has become properly adapted to the movements, weight loss in terms of fat loss has begun, and nutritional coaching has boosted the way the body uses food as fuel after workouts. Our...
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During the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period, Licensed Insurance Agent Carl Lishing, with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency, can help you choose health insurance coverage that fits
Many people understand that coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is available to those who don’t have access to health insurance through an employer. Typically, these folks include members of the self-employed workforce, people who have no health insurance, and people whose employer doesn’t provide health insurance. There have been...
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Beating the holiday bulge
The average American will gain eight pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to the National Institutes of Health. It’s harder to lose weight than it is to prevent gaining it. Here are some tips for pre-emptive damage control from Higher Heights trainers: “Eat a healthy meal before attending a party. If you feel full,...
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